The ultimate safari experience.
Luxury Kenya - Tanzania Safari
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What's included
- A professional driver guide
- All meals included
- All park fees
- Full board Accommodation
- Game drives in a 4X4 safari land cruiser
- Start and finish Nairobi
- Unlimited bottled water
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
- Items of personal nature
- Masai village entrance fee
- Other International flights
- Personal expenses
- Tips to guide and driver
13-Day Combining Kenya and Tanzania Safari
Introduction
In the bushy savannahs, vast plains, and breathtaking wilderness of East Africa lies a world where wildlife still roams freely and nature unfolds in its purest form. This 13-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari Adventure takes you through some of the most iconic safari destinations in Africa, offering unforgettable wildlife encounters, spectacular landscapes, and rich cultural experiences.
Travel in a luxury 4×4 safari cruiser as you journey through Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, and Amboseli National Park before crossing into Tanzania to explore the legendary Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park. From rare northern species and flamingo-lined lakes to the Great Migration ecosystem and the towering backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, this safari showcases the very best of East Africa.
Why This Tour?
Wildlife Viewing
This safari offers exceptional opportunities to see the Big Five, the Samburu Special Five, vast herds of elephants, predators, flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, and countless other wildlife species across East Africa’s most celebrated ecosystems.
Destination Highlights
- Samburu National Reserve
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Tarangire National Park
- Amboseli National Park
- Great Rift Valley landscapes
- Mount Kilimanjaro views
Cultural Experiences
Enjoy opportunities to visit traditional Maasai communities and learn about their unique customs, traditions, dances, and harmonious coexistence with wildlife.
Unique Safari Experiences
- Cross-border Kenya-Tanzania safari adventure
- Viewing the Samburu Special Five
- Exploring the Great Migration ecosystem
- Ngorongoro Crater game drives
- Bush picnic lunches in spectacular wilderness settings
- Full-day game drives
- Luxury safari cruising
- Outstanding wildlife photography opportunities
Accommodation & Comfort
Stay in carefully selected lodges and luxury tented camps strategically located near premier wildlife viewing areas, ensuring comfort, convenience, and an authentic safari atmosphere.
Tour Highlights
- Transport in a luxury 4×4 safari Land Cruiser
- Professional English-speaking safari guides
- Full-board accommodation throughout the safari
- Daily guided game drives
- Samburu Special Five viewing opportunities
- Big Five safari experience
- Great Migration ecosystem exploration
- Flamingo and rhino viewing at Lake Nakuru
- Serengeti wildlife encounters
- Ngorongoro Crater safari experience
- Tarangire National Park exploration
- Amboseli elephant viewing
- Mount Kilimanjaro photography
- Optional Maasai cultural visits
- Unlimited wildlife photography opportunities
- Optional translator services available
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- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
- Day 12
- Day 13
Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Your grand East African safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi as you travel north through Kenya's diverse landscapes toward the rugged wilderness of Samburu National Reserve.
Arrive around midday and check into your preferred luxury lodge or tented camp in time for lunch. After a short relaxation, head out for your first afternoon game drive in this unique semi-arid ecosystem. Samburu is famous for its rare northern species and offers excellent wildlife photography opportunities along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, and some of the reserve's unique species found only in northern Kenya.
Overnight: Samburu Safari Lodge, Ashnil Samburu Camp, Simba Lodge Samburu, or Similar
Full-Day Samburu National Reserve Safari
After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch, exploring one of Kenya's most distinctive wildlife destinations.
Samburu offers exceptional opportunities to spot the famous Samburu Special Five: the Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk. The reserve is also home to large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and numerous bird species.
Depending on your preference, you may opt for morning and afternoon game drives with time to relax at the lodge between activities.
Overnight: Samburu Safari Lodge, Ashnil Samburu Camp, Simba Lodge Samburu, or Similar
Samburu National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Samburu and journey south through the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive around midday and check into your lodge before enjoying lunch. Later in the afternoon, proceed for an exciting game drive in one of Kenya's premier birding and rhino conservation parks.
Lake Nakuru is renowned for its flamingos, Rothschild's giraffes, black and white rhinos, buffaloes, waterbucks, and other wildlife species. Enjoy spectacular scenery and excellent photographic opportunities around the lake and surrounding acacia woodlands.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge, Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, or Similar
Lake Nakuru National Park – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, leave Lake Nakuru and travel to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive in time for lunch at your camp or lodge and spend a few hours relaxing before heading out on an afternoon game drive. The Maasai Mara is one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations and is home to the Big Five, vast plains game populations, and countless predator-prey interactions.
As the sun begins to set over the golden savannah, enjoy your first unforgettable Mara safari experience before returning to camp.
Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Ashnil Mara Camp, Basecamp Mara, Tipilikwani Mara Camp, or Similar
Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari Experience
After breakfast, depart with packed picnic lunches for a full day exploring the spectacular Maasai Mara ecosystem.
Visit the famous Mara River, one of the key crossing points during the Great Wildebeest Migration. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous antelope species as you traverse the reserve's endless plains.
Enjoy a bush picnic lunch in the heart of the savannah before continuing your wildlife adventure through one of Africa's richest ecosystems.
Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Ashnil Mara Camp, Basecamp Mara, Tipilikwani Mara Camp, or Similar
Maasai Mara Exploration & Cultural Experience
Today offers flexibility to enjoy the Mara at your own pace.
You may choose morning and evening game drives while relaxing at the lodge during the day. Alternatively, visit a traditional Maasai village where you will experience colorful dances, traditional customs, storytelling, and gain insight into the Maasai way of life.
Your guide will help customize the day according to your interests for the best possible safari experience.
Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Ashnil Mara Camp, Basecamp Mara, Tipilikwani Mara Camp, or Similar
Maasai Mara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and begin your journey south toward the Kenya-Tanzania border.
Following immigration formalities, meet your Tanzanian safari guide and continue into the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy lunch en route before entering the park and beginning your first Serengeti game drive.
The Serengeti's vast plains support some of the largest concentrations of wildlife on earth and form part of the Great Migration ecosystem shared with the Maasai Mara.
Overnight: Serengeti Safari Camp or Lodge
Full-Day Serengeti National Park Safari
Spend the day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park with packed picnic lunches.
Depending on your preference, enjoy either a full-day game drive or morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti is home to immense herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and over 500 recorded bird species.
This is one of the finest wildlife-viewing destinations anywhere in the world.
Overnight: Serengeti Safari Camp or Lodge
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Depart Serengeti after breakfast and travel toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area with packed lunch boxes.
Upon arrival, descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater for a rewarding game drive. Often referred to as Africa's Garden of Eden, the crater supports one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, rhinos, and countless plains game species.
Continue exploring until late afternoon before proceeding to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge, Farm of Dreams Lodge, Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, or Similar
Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park – Arusha
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch boxes.
Explore this beautiful park famous for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant populations, seasonal swamps, and abundant wildlife. Tarangire offers excellent opportunities to see lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a remarkable variety of birdlife.
After your game viewing experience, continue to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Arusha Lodge or Similar
Arusha – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to the Namanga border crossing.
After completing immigration procedures, reunite with your Shanjoy Tours & Safaris guide and continue to Amboseli National Park. Arrive around midday and enjoy lunch at your lodge before relaxing ahead of your afternoon game drive.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is famous for its large tusked elephants and stunning scenery.
Overnight: Sentrim Amboseli, AA Lodge Amboseli, Kilima Safari Camp, or Similar
Full-Day Amboseli National Park Adventure
Begin the day with an early morning game drive when wildlife activity is at its peak and Mount Kilimanjaro is often visible in all its glory.
Return to camp for breakfast and some relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli's open plains, marshes, and acacia woodlands support elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and numerous bird species.
This final full safari day offers outstanding wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
Overnight: Sentrim Amboseli, AA Lodge Amboseli, Kilima Safari Camp, or Similar
Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi.
Enjoy the final views of Kenya's countryside before arriving in Nairobi, where you will be transferred to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.
End of Safari
From the rugged wilderness of Samburu and the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru to the wildlife-rich plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire's ancient baobabs, and the elephant kingdom of Amboseli, this safari delivers the ultimate East African adventure.
You'll leave with unforgettable memories, incredible wildlife encounters, stunning photographs, and a deeper appreciation for the natural wonders of Kenya and Tanzania.
At Shanjoy Tours & Safaris, our mission is simple: to Share the Joy of Adventure!
More about this tour
This safari combines East Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations into one extraordinary adventure. Beginning in Kenya's rugged Samburu region, home to several rare northern species found nowhere else in the country, the journey continues through the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru and the wildlife-rich plains of the Maasai Mara.
Crossing into Tanzania, you'll explore the endless Serengeti plains, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the giant baobab-studded landscapes of Tarangire National Park. The safari concludes in Amboseli National Park, where large elephant herds roam beneath the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro. Together, these destinations offer one of the most comprehensive wildlife experiences available anywhere in Africa.
